Lost (tv program)

With the broadcast upfronts around the corner, the major networks are tasked with making crucial decisions regarding the fate of series new and old for the 2015-16 season. Given the massive increase in the volume of primetime television shows, it's tougher to decide whether to stick with reliable long-running programs or take a gamble on something new that could become a binge-worthy hit. Since viewers have more choices, networks may be less inclined to stick with older shows just for the sake of stability. "In the platinum age of quality and choice, broadcasters have to be more aggressive about letting go of the past," said producer and former NBC Entertainment...

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